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BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

BMW 3 Series Touring vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is somewhat lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more boot space – 500 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 3 Series Touring carries only slightly more – 520 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,100
3 Series Touring

BMW 3 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,100 - 91,900 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
57 - 233 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,713 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,448 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,420 - 1,510 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 520 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
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